Front Drive Shaft Boot

[Clickty Clack]

While changing oil last week I noticed that the rubber boot on my front drive shaft is tattered / shredded. Is this an item for the dealer or is it an easy fix?



i. e. - drop one end of the shaft - pull the shaft apart - slide on new boot - reassemble.



What should I use to relube with?

 

[HPetrat]

I'm not sure what the dealer would charge for one, however, it would probably be quite pricey as most of the stuff is (would propably say it's not available seperately - need to buy the whole shaft assembly :-laf ).

Another solution I have used on some of my off-road rigs is to slip a shock or steering stabilizer boot over the shaft and secure it with a couple of tie wraps.

The place that I get my suspension work done at will usually sell them for about $5. 00 or depending on the work they'll throw one in for free (lots of colors to choose from too).



Just a thought

HP

 

[nickleinonen]

What should I use to relube with?

any good grease will do... myself i like the moly greases [black graphite impregnated ones], but lubriplate i also like too [white lithium based]

 

[rbattelle]

I agree with Nick about the moly greases. Polyurea grease would also be a good choice - extremely high corrosion resistance.



I also agree with HP. If the dealer wants more than $10 for a new boot just go to an auto parts store and pick up a shock boot or something that's close and use hose clamps or zip ties.



-Ryan